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The Riverview High School Kiltie Band will perform the music of John Philip Sousa during the annual Sousa Concert at 7 p.m., Friday, Jan. 31, the school has announced. The 90-minute show will take place at the Riverview Performing Arts Center, with the Kilties in full Scottish dress, a news release notes. Considered by many to be America's most beloved bandmaster, John Philip Sousa wrote music that has endured as crowd-pleasing compositions for generations, the release adds. The Kilties will perform his marches King Cotton, High School Cadets and Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, among other works, the release adds. "Everyone loves the stirring and very American sounds of Sousa, and this concert always draws a crowd," said Mark Spreen, RHS music director and Kiltie Band conduc- tor, in the release. A $5 donation will be collected at the door. Reserved seating for larger groups may be arranged by contacting Miriam Thompson at 539-5383 or miriamdenver@netscape.net. The Riverview Performing Arts Center is located at Riverview High School, 1 Ram Way, between U.S. 41 and Swift Road, just off Proctor Road in Sarasota. KILTIE BAND TO SOUND THE TRUMPETS IN ANNUAL SOUSA CONCERT Riverview High School Music Director Mark Spreen conducts the Kiltie Band during the annual Sousa Concert in February 2013. Contributed photo Sarasota News Leader January 31, 2014 Page 102